"An Albuquerque man was sentenced to prison Wednesday after he asked to repay his investment scam victims through poker tournament winnings, but failed to find luck at the card table." (Albuquerque, AP, April 8, 2011). It's hard to imagine such stupidity exists along with the sense of entitlement that goes with it. Not only did this scam artist rob innocent people of their hard earned money, he attempted to take a short cut in returning it. Fortunately, the judge said "no" to his suggestions and sent him on his way to prison.
"Lord, you have poured out amazing blessings on your land! You have restored the fortunes of Israel. You have forgiven the guilt of your people; yes, you have covered all their sins." Psalm 85:1
What life hands us will never seem quite fair if we look at it from our point of view. The innocent victims of a scam artist not only lose their fortunes they lose their faith in mankind. But God, who is the only One we can ever fully trust, steps in on our behalf (much like a judge) and finds a way to restore us even if it doesn't appear to be what we expected. And even though, in truth, we too are guilty of falling short of God's expectation of us through our human nature (sin), God in his great mercy and love for us, is faithful to us beyond what we deserve.
Though to live by: Life may rob us of our financial fortune but it can never steal from us God's promises.
"Who's your daddy; knowing God as Abba Father" is a daily devotional written by Pat Ferguson, Copyright © 2011
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